I am quickly realizing my Weller 60W soldering pen may be good for sensitive components but for these old radios I need something hefty to desolder wires from chassis and stuff. Should I get the Weller 140/100W or jump straight to the 260/200W model?

The good old Weller 8200 90/125 watt. Good pick for old radios. Keep the tip tight and clean.

I also found on Ebay the old Heathkit soldering irons work VERY well with a nice large flat tip. I bough ne off of Ebay avout 15 years ago and am still using it It has low, med. & high settings ...Works perfect for small and large projects. Just a FYI I also have the tips for these old sets...

:The good old Weller 8200 90/125 watt. Good pick for old radios. Keep the tip tight and clean.
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